[Remote] Senior / Lead Product Management Consultant (f/m/x)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Product People is the premier destination for Product Management services in Europe, focusing on interim and fractional support for product management roles. The Senior / Lead Product Management Consultant will drive complex cross-functional initiatives in digital-first companies, manage product narratives, and mentor junior team members while helping clients achieve clarity and success in their product strategies.ResponsibilitiesMake Product People a category-defining company in the consulting spaceServe as an Interim Product Manager in mostly post-product market-fit digital-first companies ranging from series B to publicly listedSolve for the clients AND our company. Prioritize ruthlesslyCommunicate a compelling narrative about the productEffectively manage various groups consisting of strong personalitiesCoach the next generation. Train, mentor, and delegate relentlesslyRinse and repeat. Go on a new mission with a new client or in a new team, new domain, new product, or initiative every 3-6 monthsSkillsExperience as an Interim Product Manager in post-product market-fit digital-first companies ranging from series B to publicly listedAbility to drive complex cross-functional initiatives in B2C or B2B productsStrong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple parallel streams internally and externallyExcellent communication skills to articulate a compelling narrative about the product and its featuresAbility to manage various groups with strong personalities and adapt to their communication preferencesExperience in coaching, training, and mentoring Associate Product ManagersAbility to break down complex initiatives into manageable, quantifiable work for the teamHigh-ownership and high-visibility mindset to create structure from chaosOptimism and ability to handle high-pressure situations with composed reactionsCollaborative, kind, and direct approach to working with othersAbility to switch contexts quickly and make solid decisions with incomplete informationUnderstanding of commercial leadership and how companies make money and growBenefitsTenure-Based Compensation Increase. A 5% increase after 12 months and a 10% increase after 24 months of tenure. Resets and restarts when promoted to the next level.Uncapped bonuses (quarterly).We usually pay ~€25,000/quarter in bonuses to team members. These are transparently shared across our organisation. (e.g., €3,000 employee referral, €1,000 client expansion, €1,000 when a client returns, etc.). To be eligible, the team member must be at Product People at the end of the quarter, and not pending an exit (resignation, termination, or counsel to leave).Profit participation (yearly). In March, we split a % of last year’s profit between all eligible employees with 12+ months of tenure at the time of the payout and not pending an exit (resignation, termination, or counsel to leave).Wellness Budget, Home Office/Coworking perks, and a 3-year anniversary gift.Learning and networking budgetsGenerous leave policies.Annual workationsUnlimited unpaid time offPaid sabbatical every 3 yearsPaid sabbatical accrued every 3 years.* You get a paid month off every 3 years, on top of your regular holiday allowance. Take unpaid leave anytime; we’ll cover your health insurance.[Optional] 4-day work week.* Free up space and time to pursue an MBA, travel for a longer time, or just do nothing. Our default is a 5-day workweek; you can opt in and out of a 4-day workweek with at least one month's notice to minimise the impact on the team’s workload. The compensation impact is 80% of the salary in years 1-2, 85% of the salary in years 3, and 90% of the salary in years 4+.[Optional] Germany Relocation after 24+ months*. We sponsor a relocation to Berlin, Germany for team members at L4+ levels who've been with our firm for at least 24 months. Should you decide to relocate on your own before being eligible for our support, we can only change your work contract to the German one after you have your visa and paperwork in order.We recommend setting up a dedicated workspace for which you can choose to expense a MacBook, external monitor, ring light, room divider, and plants.Company OverviewInterim Product Management, Product Ops, Growth, AI/ML Services It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, DEU, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://getproductpeople.com.